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Catches three touchdowns

Smith caught 10 of 11 targets for 73 yards and three touchdowns while playing all 16 games in 2018.

Analysis: Smith entered the season with only four career touchdowns but had three straight games with a score late in 2018. The veteran tight end has yet to reach 100 receiving yards in a single season as he enters the second year of his contract in Oakland.

Published: Fri, Jan 18 at 11:49am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Scoring streak ends

Smith wasn't targeted in the passing game Monday in the Raiders' 27-14 win over the Broncos.

Analysis: Smith entered the Monday night matchup with touchdowns in the three straight contests, but that production was never likely to be sustained after it came on only three total targets. When the Raiders' lone goal-line opportunity arose early in the fourth quarter, the team declined to look Smith's way and instead handed the ball off to Jalen Richard, who jaunted three yards into the end zone to extend the Oakland lead to 16 points. Expect Smith to function mostly as a blocker in Oakland's season…read more

Published: Tue, Dec 25 at 8:47am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Shakes injury tag

Analysis: Smith was a limited participant in the final two practices this week, but the issues won't affect his game status. The eighth-year pro works mainly in a run-blocking role while Jared Cook handles pass-catching duties.

Published: Fri, Dec 14 at 7:24pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Added to injury report

Smith was limited during Thursday's practice due to a back injury.

Analysis: Smith was a new addition to the Raiders' injury report Thursday after practicing in full Wednesday, though his back issue doesn't appear to be too severe. If he's unable to go Sunday against the Bengals, however, Derek Carrier could see additional reps behind starting tight end Jared Cook.

Published: Thu, Dec 13 at 3:52pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Adds another touchdown reception

Smith caught his lone target for a three-yard touchdown in Sunday's 24-21 win over the Steelers.

Analysis: Smith's second score in as many weeks put the Raiders ahead of the Steelers with just over five minutes to play during Sunday's tilt. Fellow tight end Jared Cook exploded for over 100 yards receiving again, but both Smith and Derek Carrier were able to vulture touchdown receptions. Smith's streak of finding the end zone may very well come to an end in Week 15 against the Bengals, but he should continue to provide the Raiders with real-life value as a blocker.

Published: Mon, Dec 10 at 2:55pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Notches first TD since 2015

Smith caught a one-yard touchdown pass on his lone target during Sunday's 40-33 loss to the Chiefs.

Analysis: The Chiefs left Smith wide open in the end zone after the Raiders lined up in goal-line formation on the one-yard line during their fourth-quarter comeback attempt. Smith, who is primarily used as a blocking tight end behind starter Jared Cook, secured his first score since 2015. He's now caught at least one pass in three straight games, but he shouldn't foster attention from a fantasy perspective while Cook is healthy.

Published: Mon, Dec 3 at 12:39pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Collects 39 receiving yards

Smith caught two passes on as many targets for 39 yards in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens.

Analysis: Smith is primarily used as a blocker, but the backup tight end has caught a pair of passes in each of the Raiders' past two contests after a five-game drought. His role should remain limited in Week 13 against the Chiefs with starter Jared Cook at full strength.

Published: Mon, Nov 26 at 4:52pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Catches three passes against Browns

Smith caught three of four targets for 23 yards in Sunday's 45-42 overtime win over the Browns.

Analysis: Smith had yet to be targeted all season heading into Week 4, but the backup tight end finally hauled in three passes while quarterback Derek Carr notched 58 attempts. Smith will continue to serve primarily as a blocker while Jared Cook retains his duty as the pass-catching tight end.

Published: Mon, Oct 1 at 7:46am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Has yet to be targeted

Smith was on the field for 22 offensive snaps in Sunday's 20-19 loss to the Broncos, but he remains without a single target through the first two weeks of the regular season.

Analysis: Smith continues to fill in as a blocker behind starting tight end Jared Cook, as the former has yet to see a single target from Derek Carr. Fellow backup TE Derek Carrier has recorded three receptions for 25 yards on four targets in two games.

Published: Mon, Sep 17 at 9:25am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Lee re-signed with the Raiders on a three-year contract Wednesday, Matt Schneidman of the Mercury News reports.

Analysis: Just a day after Oakland signed fellow tight end Derek Carrier, the team brings back it's top blocking tight end from a season ago in Lee. Carrier also projects as a blocking specialist, so Jared Cook remains the Raiders' most legitimate receiving threat from the position.

Published: Wed, Mar 14 at 4:18pm by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com

Smith caught two passes on three targets for 16 yards in Monday's 19-10 loss to the Eagles.

Analysis: Smith notched a season high with 44 snaps in Week 16 after fellow tight end Jared Cook had been limited earlier in the week by a wrist injury. Smith, who is used primarily as a blocker, could see additional targets in Week 17 as well if Cook were to suffer any sort of setback. Smith's ceiling remains severely limited, however, with him having caught just eight passes for 76 yards on 11 targets in 15 games this season.

Published: Wed, Dec 27 at 10:24am by Rotowire.comMore news and analysis available atNFL.com